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S400 DVD177;RW Drive VGP-DDRW4 Operating Instructions http://www.sony.net/ 2006 Sony Corporation / Printed in Japan 2-685-901-12 (1) Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink.
S400 DVD177;RW Drive VGP-DDRW4 Operating Instructions http://www.sony.net/ 2006 Sony Corporation / Printed in Japan 2-685-901-12 (1) Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink.
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...and the terms of the End User Software License when making or using CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, DVD video discs, or music CDs may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this...this product only with such discs. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the bottom of the drive. Dangerously high voltages are located on a circuit different from mains voltage, unplug the AC adapter... qualified personnel only. For questions regarding your Sony dealer regarding copyright laws or the terms of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VGP-DDRW4 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
...and the terms of the End User Software License when making or using CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, DVD video discs, or music CDs may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this...this product only with such discs. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the bottom of the drive. Dangerously high voltages are located on a circuit different from mains voltage, unplug the AC adapter... qualified personnel only. For questions regarding your Sony dealer regarding copyright laws or the terms of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VGP-DDRW4 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
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...; XP Professional are referred to as Windows XP. • In this drive incorporate copyright protection thechnology that is a designation referring to as Windows Vista. 3 All rights reserved. • Sony personal computers equipped with this manual, Windows Vista™ Home Basic, Windows...are referred to IEEE 13941995 and IEEE 1394a-2000. patents and other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Copyright 1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories. Reverse engineering or disassembly is ...
...; XP Professional are referred to as Windows XP. • In this drive incorporate copyright protection thechnology that is a designation referring to as Windows Vista. 3 All rights reserved. • Sony personal computers equipped with this manual, Windows Vista™ Home Basic, Windows...are referred to IEEE 13941995 and IEEE 1394a-2000. patents and other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Copyright 1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories. Reverse engineering or disassembly is ...
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... Compatible personal computers ...... 6 Compatible discs 7 Supplied Accessories 10 Locating the Controls and Connectors . 11 Connecting the Drive 12 Disconnecting the drive from the personal computer 14 Basic Operation 15 Power management information ... 15 Inserting a disc 15 Removing a disc... 17 Precautions Before Use 19 Precautions when writing data ...... 19 Playing an Audio CD 20 Playing a DVD video 20 Notes about playing DVD video ... 20 Notes about DVD...
... Compatible personal computers ...... 6 Compatible discs 7 Supplied Accessories 10 Locating the Controls and Connectors . 11 Connecting the Drive 12 Disconnecting the drive from the personal computer 14 Basic Operation 15 Power management information ... 15 Inserting a disc 15 Removing a disc... 17 Precautions Before Use 19 Precautions when writing data ...... 19 Playing an Audio CD 20 Playing a DVD video 20 Notes about playing DVD video ... 20 Notes about DVD...
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... 26). • Reads DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, and CDROM discs. Note This drive is i.LINK? It facilitates the exchange of high-volume digital audio and video data between components equipped with an i.LINK connector and enables the control of purchase. i.LINK is a DVD177;RW drive with your personal computer...
... 26). • Reads DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, and CDROM discs. Note This drive is i.LINK? It facilitates the exchange of high-volume digital audio and video data between components equipped with an i.LINK connector and enables the control of purchase. i.LINK is a DVD177;RW drive with your personal computer...
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... not support DTLA copy protection. It cannot be used in conjunction with personal computers other than the above Sony VAIO personal computers. • This drive does not support Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, Microsoft® Windows... versions of January, 2007) For details on other than the above Sony VAIO personal computers, see the Sony VAIO personal computer catalog, or visit the following web site: http://esupport.sony.com/ Notes • This drive cannot be used with digital CS tuners, D-VHS recorders, or other...
... not support DTLA copy protection. It cannot be used in conjunction with personal computers other than the above Sony VAIO personal computers. • This drive does not support Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, Microsoft® Windows... versions of January, 2007) For details on other than the above Sony VAIO personal computers, see the Sony VAIO personal computer catalog, or visit the following web site: http://esupport.sony.com/ Notes • This drive cannot be used with digital CS tuners, D-VHS recorders, or other...
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... cannot be added to DVD-RW Ver.1.1/1.2 discs. 8 Compatible discs with this drive are compatible for writing to them, however, depending on the writing method used and the amount of these discs. z: both plays and records a: plays only (recording unavailable) Disc type DVD-ROM DVD-Video DVD+R DL (Double Layer) DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) DVD+R/RW DVD-R/RW CD-ROM Audio...
... cannot be added to DVD-RW Ver.1.1/1.2 discs. 8 Compatible discs with this drive are compatible for writing to them, however, depending on the writing method used and the amount of these discs. z: both plays and records a: plays only (recording unavailable) Disc type DVD-ROM DVD-Video DVD+R DL (Double Layer) DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) DVD+R/RW DVD-R/RW CD-ROM Audio...
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... Standard). we recommend that you use discs with any other shape (star, heart, etc.), as they may damage the drive. • DVD+R/+RW and DVD-R/-RW discs are not available for one time recordable program.) • Some types of CD players may not play music CDs ...DualDisc is designed to playback discs that other side. RW discs are compatible with DVD-Video format. The CD audio side of DVD players may not play DVD videos created on DVD+R DL (Double Layer)/-R DL, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW discs. 9 DVD- Recently, some CDs. • This drive does not support writing to 8-cm discs. •...
... Standard). we recommend that you use discs with any other shape (star, heart, etc.), as they may damage the drive. • DVD+R/+RW and DVD-R/-RW discs are not available for one time recordable program.) • Some types of CD players may not play music CDs ...DualDisc is designed to playback discs that other side. RW discs are compatible with DVD-Video format. The CD audio side of DVD players may not play DVD videos created on DVD+R DL (Double Layer)/-R DL, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW discs. 9 DVD- Recently, some CDs. • This drive does not support writing to 8-cm discs. •...
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If anything is missing, contact the Sony dealer where you purchased this product or a Sony service representative in your area. • DVD177;RW drive (1) • Manual eject pin (1) (stored at bottom of drive) • i.LINK cable (1) • AC adapter (1) • AC power cord (1) • Operating Instructions (this document) (1) • Warranty Card (1) 10 Supplied Accessories After unpacking the unit, make sure that the accessories listed below are present.
If anything is missing, contact the Sony dealer where you purchased this product or a Sony service representative in your area. • DVD177;RW drive (1) • Manual eject pin (1) (stored at bottom of drive) • i.LINK cable (1) • AC adapter (1) • AC power cord (1) • Operating Instructions (this document) (1) • Warranty Card (1) 10 Supplied Accessories After unpacking the unit, make sure that the accessories listed below are present.
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Notes • When you connect, disconnect, or turn on the drive. i.LINK connector DC IN connector i.LINK cable i.LINK connector* AC adapter AC power... personal computer activates bus reset. Be sure to quit all software before connecting or disconnecting this drive. • Place this drive to the supplied AC adapter, plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet, and then plug... the cable of the drive lights up. 12 Connecting the Drive You can connect this drive on a flat surface. If bus reset is activated while the personal computer is ...
Notes • When you connect, disconnect, or turn on the drive. i.LINK connector DC IN connector i.LINK cable i.LINK connector* AC adapter AC power... personal computer activates bus reset. Be sure to quit all software before connecting or disconnecting this drive. • Place this drive to the supplied AC adapter, plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet, and then plug... the cable of the drive lights up. 12 Connecting the Drive You can connect this drive on a flat surface. If bus reset is activated while the personal computer is ...
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... in the "My Computer" window*. * This operation is an example of Windows XP. 13 i.LINK connector i.LINK cable z Hint When this drive is detected and identified by the personal computer. The drive is connected to your personal computer for the first time, it takes a moment for the personal computer to detect the... drive. 5 Click "Start", and then click "My Computer" to verify that (E: or other end of the supplied i.LINK cable to the i.LINK connector on the rear ...
... in the "My Computer" window*. * This operation is an example of Windows XP. 13 i.LINK connector i.LINK cable z Hint When this drive is detected and identified by the personal computer. The drive is connected to your personal computer for the first time, it takes a moment for the personal computer to detect the... drive. 5 Click "Start", and then click "My Computer" to verify that (E: or other end of the supplied i.LINK cable to the i.LINK connector on the rear ...
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Simply make sure that no application programs are needed to disconnect the drive. Note Before disconnecting the drive, close any running software. z Hint To use the drive again after disconnecting the i.LINK cable, perform the steps described in the section "Connecting the Drive" on , and then disconnect the i.LINK cable. The drive will be detected automatically by your Windows operating system. 14 Disconnecting the drive from the personal computer No special procedures are active and that the drive's BUSY indicator is not on page 12.
Simply make sure that no application programs are needed to disconnect the drive. Note Before disconnecting the drive, close any running software. z Hint To use the drive again after disconnecting the i.LINK cable, perform the steps described in the section "Connecting the Drive" on , and then disconnect the i.LINK cable. The drive will be detected automatically by your Windows operating system. 14 Disconnecting the drive from the personal computer No special procedures are active and that the drive's BUSY indicator is not on page 12.
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... details, refer to the manuals provided with your personal computer, observe the following points: • Ensure that the BUSY indicator of the drive is in a power-saving mode, do not connect or disconnect the i.LINK cable, or AC adapter. Eject button Continued on the computer..., and connect this drive before inserting a disc. 1 Press the eject button. Basic Operation Power management information When using the power management features of your personal computer....
... details, refer to the manuals provided with your personal computer, observe the following points: • Ensure that the BUSY indicator of the drive is in a power-saving mode, do not connect or disconnect the i.LINK cable, or AC adapter. Eject button Continued on the computer..., and connect this drive before inserting a disc. 1 Press the eject button. Basic Operation Power management information When using the power management features of your personal computer....
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Manual eject pin Manual eject hole 18 The tray pops out, allowing you to remove the disc. If the disc does not eject 1 Confirm that the BUSY indicator is not flashing. 2 Detach the manual eject pin from the holder at the bottom of the drive, and insert the pin into the manual eject hole.
Manual eject pin Manual eject hole 18 The tray pops out, allowing you to remove the disc. If the disc does not eject 1 Confirm that the BUSY indicator is not flashing. 2 Detach the manual eject pin from the holder at the bottom of the drive, and insert the pin into the manual eject hole.
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We do not guarantee performance in data loss. • While writing data and while inserting or removing discs, protect the drive and the personal computer from its AC adapter. This may result in cases of the personal computer. For details of battery power while writing data, ... data do not connect or disconnect the USB cable to the personal computer or other USB device and do not turn on or off this drive or the USB device. • While writing data do not access the Internet, other personal computers, or a network, and do not send or receive E-mail...
We do not guarantee performance in data loss. • While writing data and while inserting or removing discs, protect the drive and the personal computer from its AC adapter. This may result in cases of the personal computer. For details of battery power while writing data, ... data do not connect or disconnect the USB cable to the personal computer or other USB device and do not turn on or off this drive or the USB device. • While writing data do not access the Internet, other personal computers, or a network, and do not send or receive E-mail...
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... speakers. • When playing back a DVD video disc, use a screen saver while playing a DVD video with DVD playback software. 20 Always close the DVD playback software before modifying display settings. • Do not press the drive's eject button during playback of DVD video discs. • Make sure that ...is preinstalled on the power management function, refer to play at all. • During playback of some DVD video discs with your personal computer's power ...
... speakers. • When playing back a DVD video disc, use a screen saver while playing a DVD video with DVD playback software. 20 Always close the DVD playback software before modifying display settings. • Do not press the drive's eject button during playback of DVD video discs. • Make sure that ...is preinstalled on the power management function, refer to play at all. • During playback of some DVD video discs with your personal computer's power ...
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...disc's contents or features. Depending on the DVD video, there may be available. Symbols on DVD video discs The following symbols are labeled on some DVD videos to indicate which type of drive or player can play the disc in this drive. For more information about the contents or ...tracks 2 The number of subtitle tracks 3 16:9 LB 1 The number of angles The available aspect ratios Region code 21 Since this drive plays DVD videos according to the disc contents provided by software producers. If this regional code indication contains a number other than the one for your...
...disc's contents or features. Depending on the DVD video, there may be available. Symbols on DVD video discs The following symbols are labeled on some DVD videos to indicate which type of drive or player can play the disc in this drive. For more information about the contents or ...tracks 2 The number of subtitle tracks 3 16:9 LB 1 The number of angles The available aspect ratios Region code 21 Since this drive plays DVD videos according to the disc contents provided by software producers. If this regional code indication contains a number other than the one for your...
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...the manuals provided with the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system preinstalled. However, if your personal computer has an integrated drive, use that drive to reset the personal computer. (As of January, 2007) For more details about resetting your personal computer. Performing a ... AC adapter when performing a system recovery. About personal computers that can reset your personal computer using the drive, if the personal computer supports this drive are Sony personal computers with your personal computer, refer to default Personal computers that you can be reset using this ...
...the manuals provided with the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system preinstalled. However, if your personal computer has an integrated drive, use that drive to reset the personal computer. (As of January, 2007) For more details about resetting your personal computer. Performing a ... AC adapter when performing a system recovery. About personal computers that can reset your personal computer using the drive, if the personal computer supports this drive are Sony personal computers with your personal computer, refer to default Personal computers that you can be reset using this ...
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...is connected to or disconnected from a cold to a warm location or after moving the drive, make sure that the label is turned on discs Note the following in this condition. In no event will Sony Corporation be corrupted or lost. Operation • To avoid malfunction, do not open ...the tray other than to remove or insert a disc. Bus Reset The personal computer constantly monitors the i.LINK connection status. Be sure to avoid this drive. Notes on or off ...
...is connected to or disconnected from a cold to a warm location or after moving the drive, make sure that the label is turned on discs Note the following in this condition. In no event will Sony Corporation be corrupted or lost. Operation • To avoid malfunction, do not open ...the tray other than to remove or insert a disc. Bus Reset The personal computer constantly monitors the i.LINK connection status. Be sure to avoid this drive. Notes on or off ...
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Sony assumes no libility for any label printing software and label products. Please thoroughly read instruction notes of your drive or damage to the media caused by improper labeling. improper labels. Do not use a disc with a soft, dry cloth. Carefully follow the instructions of any... malfunction of your label software and label sheets. • Do not touch the data side of the drive with tape, seals, or paste on it, as shown below. Maintenance Cleaning the cabinet Wipe the outside of the disc (opposite the label), and ...
Sony assumes no libility for any label printing software and label products. Please thoroughly read instruction notes of your drive or damage to the media caused by improper labeling. improper labels. Do not use a disc with a soft, dry cloth. Carefully follow the instructions of any... malfunction of your label software and label sheets. • Do not touch the data side of the drive with tape, seals, or paste on it, as shown below. Maintenance Cleaning the cabinet Wipe the outside of the disc (opposite the label), and ...